Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 12 10:47:53 EST 2007 | dyoungquist
I have never used a topaz but we are currently running a TP9. I can give you some feedback on a TP9 machine. Answer a few questions first and then I can tell you if I think the TP9 is a good fit for you. What size components are you loading? Low o
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 15 09:18:25 EST 2007 | davef
Steve: In comparing TP9 with Topaz, what consideration did you give to tear-down / set-up time?
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 13 11:56:22 EST 2007 | slthomas
"Better" means different things to different users. When we decided to upgrade I thought about a TP9 too but frankly it couldn't do much more than the Quads we already had. It just did it with a bigger footprint. We got a Topaz because we needed hi
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 18 15:04:05 EST 2007 | slthomas
It was apparent to me that because he was looking at a Topaz, not a Topaz X, and a TP, not a My9, that he's looking at older used machines. Is there a used Sony in a similar price range to the other two that will outperform them?
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 28 12:37:37 EST 2007 | gregp
I have some alternatives that match up well spec wise with these two models. They are factory refurbished machines priced for quick sale. Contact me if you would like more info. Greg
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 30 00:14:36 EST 2007 | vinitverma
ET, With due regards to your '7 years experience', I must say that in my 11 years experience, this is the first time I am hearing about head replacement on a Topaz. On the Eclipse it is easy for an operator to make a mistake by moving the head manua
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 19 16:10:50 EST 2007 | slthomas
Whatever you decide to do, make sure the machine you get meets your requirements for capability as well as cost. We've now got three machines referenced, all with vastly different capabilities, some of which you may have to sacrifice to get the oth
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 15 10:13:26 EST 2007 | slthomas
Not much, actually, but that was by choice. We use the Quads for short runs and when we want to get set up and torn down quickly. The Topaz was purchased specifically to give us the ability to get through our larger, regular jobs faster than we can
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 21 13:42:12 EST 2007 | etienne
To answer your question: During my experience with Topaz machines, we had to replace 4 Heads on different occassions with different operators involved. Also I encountered several Head crashes with Eclipse machines. To buy such replacements here in Ma
